Job description:
IMMEDIATE HYBRID OPENING FOR A DETAIL ORIENTED & ORGANIZED INSURANCE AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing insurance processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating communication between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. This position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems, and insurance verification processes.
Responsibilities
- Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits prior to appointments.
- Manage and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Process claims using CPT coding, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding systems.
- Communicate with insurance companies to resolve discrepancies and obtain authorizations.
- Collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate documentation of patient information.
- Assist in the management of managed care contracts and relationships.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, procedures, and changes in regulations.
Requirements
- Excellent time management, organization and follow up skills.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to accuracy and details.
- Knowledge of Medicare coverage and Medicaid coverage strongly preferred
- Experience setting up or assigning authorizations for revie strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of HCPCS, CPT codes, ICD 10, HIPPA and PHI preferred.
- Coding/billing experience preferred but not required..
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Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Insurance Authorization: 1 year (Required)
- data entry: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10017
